Integrating Indigenous Fruits into Sustainable Food Systems: Freeze-Dried Prunus nepalensis for Nutrient-Dense Functional Gummy Formulations
The Meghalaya cherry, or Prunus nepalensis, is a seasonal fruit with high nutritional and antioxidant potential, but it is underutilized due to its perishable nature. This study investigated the effects of freeze-drying on the retention of bioactive compounds in P. nepalensis and evaluated its application as a func...